Oakland is a timber crib dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1896. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 655 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Oakland
The primary purpose of Oakland is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by River Bounty, Inc. (dissolved) (public utility). It impounds the Susquehanna River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 655 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,160 square miles. Completed in 1896, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| River/Stream | Susquehanna River |
| Coordinates | 41.94333, -75.61667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,160 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | River Bounty, Inc. (dissolved) |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00904 |
| Federal ID | PA00904 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |